Sunday, 1 April 2018

Ready. Set. Discover Logan

Follow Yana as she discovers The City of
Logan. This is a light-hearted picture book telling the story of Yana who has moved
from her country and surrounding she knows so well, to a new country, Australia.
Yana feels alone, everything is different, but
with the help of Bunji, a local
Indigenous boy Yana is taken on a tour of
discovery. This tour highlights the many meeting places in The City of Logan,
South of Queensland, bringing with it a better understanding of the rich Nature Reserves and cultural experiences
available within the community.

The essence of this book is about community, and the underlying message is one of
friendship, acceptance, and merging of
cultures. This story is aligned with Harmony Day, sponsored by The Logan City
Council and winner of Art Queensland Grant.

It also recognises
the First People of Australia and invites readers, particularly newcomers, to discover a new land, a new home,
to enable them the feeling of belonging. Among other places, Yana explores Logan
City Library, Riverdale Park, and Chung
Tian Temple.

Karen
Tyrrell has created an avenue to help children adjust to what can be a
difficult time, while Aaron Pocock has enhanced
the story with a palette of inviting colours
and delightful illustrations that would
suit 6 – 8 year olds.